By: blackcinemaconnection June 17, 2020July 25, 2020 Cable SeriesAunjanue Ellis, Courtney B. Vance, featured, HBO, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Michael Kenneth Williams1 Comment

Lovecraft Country

Release Date: 8/16/20, Series Premiere; HBOGenre: DramaRating: NRDirector: Yann DemangeStudio(s): Bad Robot, Monkeypaw Productions, Warner Bros. Television, HBO. Cast: Jurnee Smollett-Bell (Letitia Dandridge), Michael Kenneth Williams (Montrose Freeman), Aunjanue Ellis (Hippolyta Black), Courtney B. Vance (George Black), Jonathan Majors (Atticus Black), Wunmi Mosaku (Ruby Dandridge), Demetrius Grosse (Marvin Baptiste), Abbey Lee (Christina Braithwhite), Jamie Chung…

By: blackcinemaconnection June 9, 2020July 2, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Netflix, Nia Long, Omar Epps, Stephen BishopLeave a Comment

Fatal Affair

Release Date: 7/16/2020; Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Peter Sullivan Studio(s): Hybrid, Netflix Cast: Nia Long (Ellie), Omar Epps (David), Stephen Bishop (Michael), Aubrey Cleland (Brittany), Maya Stojan (Courtney), Kj Smith (Deborah), Jason-Shane Scott (Travis), Carolyn Hennesy (Janice), Fredella Calloway (Dr. Beverly), Estelle (Linda). Story: Ellie (Nia Long) tries to mend her marriage with…

By: blackcinemaconnection June 8, 2020June 8, 2020 DVDAnika Noni Rose, featured, Mary J. BligeLeave a Comment

Body Cam

Release Date: 7/14/20; DVD (Original Release – 5/19/20) Genre: Horror Rating: R Director: Malik Vitthal Studio(s): BET Films, Paramount Players, Ace Entertainment, Paramount Pictures Running Time: 96 mins. Cast: Mary J. Blige as Renee Lomito-Smith, Nat Wolff as Danny Holledge, David Zayas as Sergeant Kesper, David Warshofsky as Darlo Penda, Demetrius Grosse as Gary, Anika…

By: blackcinemaconnection June 8, 2020July 2, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Stage PlayLeave a Comment

Hamilton

Release Date: 7/3/2020; Disney+ Genre: Biography/Historical Rating: PG-13 Director: Thomas Kail Studio(s): Walt Disney Pictures, 5000 Broadway Productions, RadicalMedia Running Time: 160 mins. Cast: Lin-Manuel Miranda (Alexander Hamilton), Phillipa Soo (Eliza Hamilton), Leslie Odom, Jr. (Aaron Burr), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Angelica Schuyler), Chris Jackson (George Washington), Daveed Diggs (Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson), Okieriete Onaodowan (Hercules Mulligan/James…

By: blackcinemaconnection June 8, 2020 Upcoming FilmsChadwick Boseman, Delroy Lindo, featured, Giancarlo Esposito, Netflix, Spike LeeLeave a Comment

Da 5 Bloods

Release Date: 6/12/20; Netflix Genre: Drama Rating: R Director: Spike Lee Studio(s): 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, Netflix Running Time: 154 mins. Cast: Delroy Lindo (Paul), Jonathan Majors (David), Norm Lewis (Eddie), Clarke Peters (Otis), Isiah Whitlock, Jr. (Melvin), Chadwick Boseman (Norman), Mélanie Thierry, Paul Walter Hauser (Simon), Jean Reno, Veronica Ngo (Hanoi Hannah), Giancarlo…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 28, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, John David WashingtonLeave a Comment

Tenet

Release Date: 7/17/2020; In Theaters Genre: Action Rating: NR Director: Christopher Nolan Studio(s): Syncopy, Warner Bros. Pictures Running Time: TBD Cast: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, Kenneth Branagh, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Clémence Poésy, Himesh Patel, Denzil Smith Martin Donovan, Sean Avery. Story: Set in “the afterlife” of a world of…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 28, 2020July 2, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Jodie Turner-Smith, Michael B. Jordan; Based on a NovelLeave a Comment

Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse

Release Date: 2/26/2021; In Theaters Genre: Action Rating: NR Director: Stefano Sollima Studio(s): Midnight Radio, Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Weed Road Pictures. Running Time: TBD Cast: Michael B. Jordan as John Clark, Jamie Bell as Robert Ritter, Jodie Turner-Smith as Karen Greer, Luke Mitchell as Rowdy, Jack Kesy as Thunder, Brett Gelman as Victor Rykov, Colman Domingo…

By: blackcinemaconnection April 28, 2020July 2, 2020 Upcoming Filmsfeatured, Michael Ealy, Mike Colter, Tyrin TurnerLeave a Comment

Fatale

Release Date: 10/30/20; In Theaters Genre: Drama/Thriller Rating: NR Director: Deon Taylor Studio(s): Hidden Empire Film Group, Lionsgate Running Time: Unknown Cast: Michael Ealy (Derrick Tyler), Hilary Swank (Detective Valerie Quinlan), Mike Colter (Rafe Grimes), Danny Pino (Carter Haywood), Tyrin Turner (Tyrin Abenathy), Sam Daly (Officer Stallman), David Hoflin (Officer Lowe), Damarius Lewis (Tracie Tyler). Story: …

Upcoming Films

The following is a list of upcoming Black films. These titles are expected to be released in any one or combination of formats including theatrical release, DVD/Blu-Ray, direct-to-video (including video-on-demand and streaming), made-for TV/Cable, Limited Series or to be previewed at national film festivals. JULY 2020 AUGUST SEPTEMBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 2021

Announced Projects

This page is dedicated to Black cinema titles which fall into any of the following categories: Announced: Films in early development based on confirmed details released by the studio and/or production company. Development: Producers typically work with screenwriters preparing the story outline into a workable script in an effort to garner a “greenlight” for the…

Black Cinema Databank

The purpose of this databank is to provide viewers with a complete listing of Black cinema titles as well as some insight into what a particular movie is about by presenting a detailed synopsis, stills, trailers, and interesting facts about the title. No attempt is made to provide a comprehensive review or detailed analysis of…

The Available Wife

By: blackcinemaconnection July 26, 2020

Upcoming FilmsAmerican Black Film Festival, Clifton Powell, Roger Guenveur SmithLeave a Comment

Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Jamal Hill Studio(s): Available Wife, Luna Ray Films, MegaMind Media Running Time: 100 mins. Cast: KJ Smith (Nicole), Roger Guenveur Smith (Walter), Clifton Powell (Mitchell), Anwan Glover (Soshi), Terayle Hill (Kingston), Angel Love (Alecia), Brave Williams (Maxine), Mark McKinnon (Drew). Story: When…

The Birth Of Deceit

By: blackcinemaconnection July 26, 2020

Upcoming FilmsAmerican Black Film FestivalLeave a Comment

Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) (Original Release – 2019) Genre: Thriller Rating: NR Director: Yaw Agyapong Studio(s): Agyapong Films Running Time: 85 mins. Cast: Vanessa Noel, Terrence Keene, Jennifer Silverstein, Devin Richardson, Dennis Scarfeo. Story: A young black woman goes on a search for answers about her parents’ deaths. In the midst, she…

Asunder, One Flesh Divided

By: blackcinemaconnection July 26, 2020

Upcoming FilmsAmerican Black Film FestivalLeave a Comment

Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Alana Barrett-Adkins Studio(s): Rock Alari Studios Running Time: 100 mins. Cast: Alana Barrett-Adkins, N’fa Thomas, Christian “C King” King, Justin Crowley Story: Asunder focuses on the life of a successful, prosperous, yet distant married couple who are thrust into the den of…

Curtis

By: blackcinemaconnection July 26, 2020

Upcoming FilmsAmerican Black Film FestivalLeave a Comment

Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) Genre: Drama Rating: NR Director: Chris Bailey Running Time: 85 mins. Cast: Dwight Henry, Alex Henderson, Thaddeus Street Story: Suffering from schizophrenia, a former basketball star is triggered down a dark path when he discovers his championship ring is missing. Source(s): abff.com/2020; IMDB.

Death Of A Telemarketer

By: blackcinemaconnection July 26, 2020

Upcoming FilmsAmerican Black Film Festival, Datari Turner ProductionsLeave a Comment

Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) Genre: Drama/Comedy Rating: NR Director: Khaled Ridgeway Studio(s): Datari Turner Productions Running Time: 90 mins. Cast: Jackie Earle Haley, Lamorne Morris, Haley Joel Osment, Alisha Wainwright, Sujata Day, Ian Verdun, Woody McClain, Gil Ozeri, Fernando Martinez, Starletta DuPois, Leli Hernandez. Story: A smooth-talking telemarketer finds himself at…

Dutch

By: blackcinemaconnection July 26, 2020

Upcoming FilmsAmerican Black Film Festival, Based On A Novel, Lance GrossLeave a Comment

Release Date: 8/21/20 – 8/30/20; American Black Film Festival (Virtual) Genre: Action Rating: NR Director: Preston A. Whitmore II Studio(s): Dutch Film Productions, Imani Entertainment Group, Imani Films, Faith Media Distribution Running Time: 101 mins. Cast: Lance Gross, Melissa L. Williams, Macy Gray, Tyrin Turner, Michael Blackson, Jeremy Meeks, James Hyde. Story: The film is based…